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The Best Episodes of The New Statesman Season 4

Every episode of The New Statesman Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The New Statesman Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The New Statesman Season 4 Episode 6 - The Irresistible Rise of Alan B'Stard
    7.7/10(61 votes)

    S4:E6

    With his fortunes falling in Europe, Alan tries to get himself appointed to a government post back in England.

    Director:Graeme Harper
    Writers:Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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  2. The New Statesman Season 4 Episode 4 - Heil and Farewell
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    S4:E4

    Alan tries to take over leadership of a neo-Nazi organization.

    Director:Graeme Harper
    Writers:Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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  3. The New Statesman Season 4 Episode 1 - Back from the Mort
    7.2/10(63 votes)

    S4:E1

    Having survived imprisonment at hard labour in a Russian gulag, Alan attempts a return to politics by joining the European Parliament as representative from an obscure part of East Germany.

    Director:Graeme Harper
    Writers:Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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  4. The New Statesman Season 4 Episode 5 - A Bigger Splash
    6.9/10(66 votes)

    S4:E5

    Alan tries to become a war profiteer by arranging shipments of aid to Bosnia.

    Director:Graeme Harper
    Writers:Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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  5. The New Statesman Season 4 Episode 2 - H*A*S*H
    6.8/10(60 votes)

    S4:E2

    Alan is worried that European drug lords may interfere with his attempt to make a profit from the forthcoming legalization of marijuana.

    Director:Graeme Harper
    Writers:Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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  6. The New Statesman Season 4 Episode 3 - Speaking in Tongues
    6.8/10(58 votes)

    S4:E3

    Alan schemes to make some illicit profits from the translators who work for the EC.

    Director:Graeme Harper
    Writers:Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Irresistible Rise of Alan B'Stard" is the best rated episode of "The New Statesman" season 4. It scored 7.7/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Graeme Harper and written by Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks, it aired on 12/26/1992. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Heil and Farewell".